Ep 6. Oklahoma County, OK: Teen Father

In Beyond Scared Straight season 6 episode 6, entitled "Oklahoma County, OK: Teen Father," viewers are taken to a youth detention center in Oklahoma where troubled teens get a taste of what life is like behind bars. This particular episode centers around a teenage father who struggles to balance his responsibilities as a parent with his involvement in gang activity and drug use.

The episode begins with the 16-year-old father, named Andrew, being brought into the facility by his mother and grandmother. They are worried about his behavior and hope that spending a day in jail will scare him straight. Andrew is sullen and uninterested in being there, but that quickly changes as he comes face-to-face with the harsh realities of prison life.

The first person Andrew meets is an inmate named "Big B," who immediately starts berating him. Big B is a large, intimidating man who tells Andrew that if he continues down his current path, he will end up dead or in jail for the rest of his life. Andrew seems unfazed by Big B's warnings, but the other inmates and guards are determined to make an impact on him.

Throughout the episode, Andrew is forced to participate in a number of activities designed to show him the negative consequences of his actions. He witnesses a cell extraction, where heavily armed guards break into an inmate's cell to remove him for misbehaving. He also has to eat the bland, unappetizing food served in the cafeteria, which is a far cry from the fast food and junk food he's used to eating.

Perhaps the most impactful moment of the episode occurs when Andrew is shown a video of his young daughter. The video was shot by Andrew's mother, who wants him to see how much he's missing out on by being in trouble with the law. Andrew is visibly moved by the video and seems to realize for the first time that there are consequences to his actions beyond just getting caught by the police.

The episode ends with Andrew being released from the detention center and reuniting with his family. He seems to have gained a newfound respect for authority and a renewed desire to be a positive role model for his daughter. However, the episode also acknowledges that change is difficult and Andrew may still face challenges in the future.

Overall, "Oklahoma County, OK: Teen Father" is a powerful and emotional episode of Beyond Scared Straight that highlights the importance of early intervention in troubled teen's lives. Through intense and sometimes jarring experiences, Andrew is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and hopefully will be motivated to make positive changes in his life.